The sequence goes from cherry to strawberry, grapes and satsuma orange, and then to persimmon, apple, pear, peach, pineapple, melon … and finally watermelon.
If you immediately recognize what this means, you’re no doubt a big fan of Suika Game — which translates as Watermelon Game — a ¥240 or $2.99 puzzle video game on the Nintendo Switch that went viral this year.
Currently, it’s ranked No. 1 in Nintendo Switch software downloads, topping Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince as well as Super Mario Bros. Wonder. In addition, Suika Game was the top-trending phrase on YouTube in 2023, according to Eviry, a market research firm focused on the platform.
